⁷ Let the wicked forsake^(A) their ways
    and the unrighteous their thoughts.^(B)
Let them turn^(C) to the Lord, and he will have mercy^(D) on them,
    and to our God, for he will freely pardon.^(E)

¹⁸ I have seen their ways, but I will heal^(A) them;
    I will guide^(B) them and restore comfort^(C) to Israel’s mourners,

⁴ “I will heal^(A) their waywardness^(B)
    and love them freely,^(C)
    for my anger has turned away^(D) from them.

¹⁸ Who is a God^(A) like you,
    who pardons sin^(B) and forgives^(C) the transgression
    of the remnant^(D) of his inheritance?^(E)
You do not stay angry^(F) forever
    but delight to show mercy.^(G)